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Aortic valve surgery in the elderly.

C J Mullany1

  • 1Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.

Cardiology in Review
|February 24, 2001
PubMed
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Aortic valve replacement is common in aging populations for aortic stenosis. Prompt surgery improves outcomes, with tissue valves preferred and excellent long-term survival rates.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Cardiac Surgery
  • Geriatric Medicine

Background:

  • Aortic valve replacement is increasingly performed due to population aging and the prevalence of aortic stenosis.
  • Symptomatic patients, even with comorbidities, are generally candidates for surgical intervention.
  • Delayed surgery correlates with increased operative mortality, particularly with impaired left ventricular function or advanced heart failure symptoms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the indications, challenges, and outcomes of aortic valve replacement in elderly patients with aortic stenosis.
  • To emphasize the importance of timely surgical intervention for symptomatic aortic stenosis.
  • To discuss preferred prosthetic choices and potential complications in this demographic.

Main Methods:

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  • Review of surgical outcomes for aortic valve replacement in a geriatric population.
  • Analysis of factors influencing operative mortality and postoperative complications.
  • Discussion of surgical techniques, including aortic annulus and root enlargement.

    • Main Results:

    • Tissue valves are the preferred prosthesis for aortic valve replacement.
    • Approximately 10% of patients require aortic annulus and root enlargement, often using pericardium.
    • Operative mortality for elective surgery in patients over 80 ranges from 4-10%, influenced by comorbidities and additional procedures.
    • Postoperative neurologic events are a notable complication in the elderly population.

    Conclusions:

    • Successful aortic valve replacement offers excellent long-term outcomes, with approximately 60% 5-year survival.
    • The majority of patients experience significant symptomatic improvement after surgery.
    • Timely surgical intervention is crucial to optimize outcomes and minimize risks associated with delayed treatment in aortic stenosis.